^{4 Ref} How long shall the land mourn, and the herbs of the whole country wither? for the wickedness of those who dwell therein, the animals are consumed, and the birds; because they said, He shall not see our latter end.

^{5 Ref} If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses? and though in a land of peace you are secure, yet how will you do in the pride of the Jordan?

^{6 Ref} For even your brothers, and the house of your father, even they have dealt treacherously with you; even they have cried aloud after you: don't believe them, though they speak beautiful words to you.

^{7 Ref} I have forsaken my house, I have cast off my heritage; I have given the dearly beloved of my soul into the hand of her enemies.

^{8 Ref} My heritage is become to me as a lion in the forest: she has uttered her voice against me; therefore I have hated her.